Space Shuttle FLIGHT MANUAL Part I Users Manual DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT

Space Shuttle

FLIGHT MANUAL
PART I Users Manual

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Space Shuttle FLIGHT MANUAL Part I Users Manual DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT ABOUT THIS MANUAL VERSION: 22 DECEMBER, 2006 WARNING: THIS MANUAL IS DESIGNED FOR MICROSOFT FSX SPACE SHUTTLE EXPANSION ONLY. DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT. The Space Shuttle FLIGHT MANUAL is organized into four Parts: Each Part is provided as a separate Acrobat PDF document: Click START > Programs > Captain Sim > Space Shuttle > Flight Manual > Part I Users Manual - this document. o The Users Manual describes the Space Shuttle product as a software title. Part II Orbiter Systems o This document describes what to expect from 'Space Shuttle' product in terms of Orbiter systems functionality. Part III Normal Procedures The Flight Procedures Manual covers the mission phases as follows: Entry interface (El) to terminal area energy management () interface Approach, Landing, and Rollout

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CONTENTS Page 2 4 4 5 6 6 6 6 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 10 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 16 17 ABOUT THIS MANUAL GENERAL DESCRIPTION KEY FEATURES GAMEPLAY IN-ORBIT OPERATIONS ENTRY TERMINAL AREA ENERGY MANAGEMENT (TAEM) APPROACH AND LANDING PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION INSTALLATION UNINSTALLATION EXTERIOR MODELS EXTERIOR MODEL ANIMATIONS EXTERIOR MODEL SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING AIRCRAFT VIEWS VIRTUAL COCKPIT VC ANIMATIONS 2D PANELS HIGH RESOLUTION COMMANDER VIEW 2D PANEL SIMICONS PANEL MODEL ANIMATION CONTROL PANEL HUD RADIO PANEL GPS PANEL G1000 PANEL SYSTEMS PROGRAMING ADD-ON SCENERY PRE-SAVED FLIGHTS VOICE PACKAGE MS FS COMPATIBILITY CUSTOMER SUPPORT

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Space Shuttle FLIGHT MANUAL Part I Users Manual DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The 'Space Shuttle' is an entertainment title designed to provide some general idea of the Space Shuttle Orbiter vehicle construction, functionality and operations. Please do not expect all systems to be functional and programmed in strict accordance with real Space Shuttle Orbiter specifications. For obvious reasons the 'Space Shuttle' title cannot be seriously considered or used as a piece of training software. The 'Space Shuttle' expansion features highly detailed top-notch visual models, effects and some of major systems that are normally in use during the following Space Shuttle Orbiter descent phases: Entry through the atmosphere Terminal Area Energy Management (TAEM) Approach, Landing and Rollout

The 'Space Shuttle' product is a pilot project to determine interest of MS FS community in the Space and orbital aviation subject. If we receive enough positive feedback from the community, the 'Space Shuttle' will turn into a first product of a new 'SPACE' series of MS FSX add-ons.

KEY FEATURES All six Space Shuttle Orbiter vehicles models and textures: o OV-101 Enterprise o OV-102 Columbia (lost during STS-107) o OV-099 Challenger (lost during STS-51-L) o OV-103 Discovery o OV-104 Atlantis o OV-105 Endeavour High resolution Commander view 2D Panel HUD Exterior Model Animation Control Panel Simicons Panel Radio panel GPS panels 33 Custom Model Animations Highly detailed 3D Virtual Cockpit (VC) of the: o Flight Deck with Aft Crew Station o Mid Deck with Airlock o Payload Bay 238 Custom 3D Animations in the VC 3D flight instruments VC High resolution textures Systems Programming * Exclusive Effects Realistic Flight Model Pre-saved Flights Voice Package Add-on scenery Extensive Flight Manual in three Parts Bonus Set of three original NASA Manuals

* - 'Space Shuttle' is an Express Line product. If you are a 'hardcore' simmer we highly recommend to check the Free Manual Part II (Orbiter Systems) and evaluate if the systems programming depth meets your requirements.

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Space Shuttle FLIGHT MANUAL Part I Users Manual DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT GAMEPLAY

See Flight Manual Part III Flight Procedures for details.

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IN-ORBIT OPERATIONS

Using SLEW mode controls it is possible to orbit the Earth and perform various in-orbit operations. Note: MS FS animations do not work in SLEW mode. Temporary switch SLEW mode OFF to control animated systems.

ENTRY The Orbiter starts significantly entering the atmosphere at about 400,000 ft (120 km) at around Mach 25 (8.2 km/s). The vehicle is controlled by a combination of RCS thrusters to fly at a 40 degrees nose-up attitude producing high drag, not only to slow it down to landing speed, but also to reduce reentry heating. System is programmed to follow the descent profile and perform TAEM interface automatically. You can correct body position and position on GPS ground track using SLEW commands if necessary.

TERMINAL AREA ENERGY MANAGEMENT (TAEM) At altitude 25,338m (83,134ft) speed of 2735km/h (1,476KTAS) and 96km (51.8nm) to threshold Orbiter enters TAEM interface. In the lower atmosphere the Orbiter flies much like a conventional glider, except for a much higher descent rate. It glides with a ratio of 4:1. At approximately Mach 3, two air data probes, located on the left and right sides of the Orbiter's forward lower fuselage, are deployed to sense air pressure related to vehicle's movement in the atmosphere.

APPROACH AND LANDING When the approach and landing phase begins, the Orbiter is at 10,000 ft (3048 m) altitude, 7.5 miles (12.1 km) to the runway. The pilots apply aerodynamic braking to help slow down the vehicle. The Orbiter's speed is reduced from 424 mph (682 km/h) to approximately 215 mph (346 km/h) at touch-down. The landing gear is deployed while the Orbiter is flying at 267 mph (430 km/h). To assist the speed brakes, a 40 ft (12.2 m) drag chute is deployed once the nose gear touches down at about 213 mph (343 km/h). It is jettisoned as the Orbiter slows through 69 mph (111 km/h). After landing, the vehicle stands on the runway for several minutes to permit the fumes from poisonous hydrazine, used as propellant for attitude control, to dissipate, and for the shuttle fuselage to cool before the astronauts disembark.

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Conditions permitting, the Space Shuttle will always land at Kennedy Space Center. However, if the conditions make landing there unfavorable, the Shuttle can touch down at Edwards Airforce Base in California or at other sites. A landing at Edwards means that the shuttle must be mated to the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft* and returned to Cape Canaveral, costing NASA roughly an additional million dollars. * - Not included in the Space Shuttle package. ** - See Flight Manual Part III Flight Procedures for details.

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Space Shuttle FLIGHT MANUAL Part I Users Manual DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION The Space Shuttle expansion for MS FSX is available at www.captainsim.com as one-click installation file. File Name: css000_XX00.exe Size: ~70 MB

INSTALLATION 1. Right after a purchase you will receive an automated email message from Captain Sim Sales with your Order Number and download links. Note: Please keep the ORDER NUMBER safe. You will need it for future reinstallations, updates etc. If you do not receive the email within one hour please use Customer Support System.

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Download the css000_XX00.exe file to any folder. Double click on the css000_XX00.exe file and follow the installers instructions. Note: YOUR PC MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET FOR THE INSTALLATION. ORDER NUMBER IS REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATION. The installation software will automatically add the Space Shuttle to your

FSX.

Upon installing the models will appear under 'Captain Sim' manufacturer in the FSX aircraft selection menu. Links to the Product Users Manual and Uninstall will be available via: Click START > Programs > Captain Sim >Space Shuttle>

UNINSTALLATION Click START > Programs > Captain Sim > Space Shuttle > Space Shuttle Uninstall

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EXTERIOR MODELS

Detailed exterior models and accurate textures of all six Space Shuttle Orbiter vehicles are included in the package:

OV-101 Enterprise

OV-102 Columbia

OV-099 Challenger

OV-103 Discovery

OV-104 Atlantis

OV-105 Endeavour

All models feature Payload Bay and Virtual Cockpit.

EXTERIOR MODEL ANIMATIONS All models feature the following animations (33 in total) of the Exterior Models: Payload Bay Doors (2) SRMS (Shuttle Remote Manipulator System) Drag Chute Radiators (2) Side Hatch Air Probes (2) Antenna Vent Doors (8) Elevons (4) Rudder Speed Brake (2) Body Flap Landing Gears (extension/retraction, wheel rotation, shocks animation etc) (3) Landing Gear Doors (4)

EXTERIOR MODEL SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING All listed above systems are programmed into the models. Use MODEL ANIMATION CONTROL PANEL and default MSFS keys to control the systems. Note: Cockpit controls are described in details in the Space Shuttle FLIGHT MANUAL Part II Orbiter Systems.

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Space Shuttle FLIGHT MANUAL Part I Users Manual DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT AIRCRAFT VIEWS

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The following aircraft views are available. Use MS FSX menu VIEWS > VIEW MODE > AIRCRAFT > to select any of the following views:

Right Wing

Tail

Left Wing

FWD Wheel

Landing Gear

Nose

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Space Shuttle FLIGHT MANUAL Part I Users Manual DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT VIRTUAL COCKPIT Space Shuttle features Highly detailed 3D Virtual Cockpit (VC) of the: o Flight Deck with Aft Crew Station o Mid Deck with Airlock o Payload Bay

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VC ANIMATIONS All models feature the following 3D VC animations and 3D instruments (238 in total!): FLIGHT DECK: ADI (3) Altitude/Vertical Velocity Indicator (2) Alpha/Mach Indicator (2) Accelerometer Surface Position Indicator Control Stick (2) Pedals (4) Pedals Adjustment Crank (2) L-R * Speedbrake Control Lever (2) Switches, Buttons, Knobs, Selectors ** (213)

MIDDLE DECK - MD Side Hatch - Airlock Hatch (2) PAYLOAD BAY - Antenna - Payload Bay Door (2) * - L-R = you can control left-right side items independently ** - including dummy ones

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Space Shuttle FLIGHT MANUAL Part I Users Manual DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT 2D PANELS HIGH RESOLUTION COMMANDER VIEW 2D PANEL Day and Night version of the 1600x1200 High Resolution Commander View 2D Panel is included:

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Day

Night

Check the Space Shuttle FLIGHT MANUAL Part II Orbiter Systems, for details.

SIMICONS PANEL Press Shift+2 to show/hide the SIMICONS PANEL.

A 1 2 3 4 5

The icons legend: 1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B 4A 4B 5A 5B Model Animation Control Panel HUD Display -- MSFS GPS panel -- Radio Control panel -- MSFS ATC window -- MSFS Notepad window -- MSFS Map window -- reserved -- Exit the Control panel -- Panel Drag-n-Drop area

Keys Shift+3 Shift+4 Shift+6 Shift+5 F10 Menu>World>Map -

Cockpit controls are described in details in the Space Shuttle FLIGHT MANUAL Part II Orbiter Systems.

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MODEL ANIMATION CONTROL PANEL Press Shift+3 or its icon to show/hide the panel. Press any white label/button to initiate the corresponding animation of the Exterior Model. Notes: You cannot extend SRMS and ANTENNA if PB DOORS are closed. You cannot close the DOORS if SRMS and ANTENNA are extended. You can deploy the DRAG CHUTE on the ground only, the speed should be 50-400 KIAS The ALL button overrides all other buttons and initiate all animations simultaneously.

HUD Press Shift+4 or HUD icon to show/hide the panel.

Check the Space Shuttle FLIGHT MANUAL Part II Orbiter Systems, for details.

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Space Shuttle FLIGHT MANUAL Part I Users Manual DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT RADIO PANEL Press Shift+5 or simicon to show/hide the panel. Functionality is identical to FSX radio panels.

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GPS PANEL Press Shift+6 or simicon to show/hide the panel. Functionality is identical to FSX GPS500.

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Space Shuttle FLIGHT MANUAL Part I Users Manual DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT G1000 PANEL FSX G1000 panels are available to FSX Deluxe users only.

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Press Shift+7 to show/hide MFD panel.

Press Shift+8 to show/hide PFD panel.

SYSTEMS PROGRAMING Check the Space Shuttle FLIGHT MANUAL Part II Orbiter Systems, for details.

ADD-ON SCENERY The Space Shuttle package includes scenery that adds the following features to NASA Shuttle Landing Facility (X68): RW 15 GlideSlope15Low (I15L) Type: ILS Frequency: 111.00 MHz Heading: 157 GlideSlope15High (I15H) Type: ILS Frequency: 110.00 MHz Heading: 157 RW 33 GlideSlope33High (I33H) Type: ILS Frequency: 110.20 MHz Heading: 337 GlideSlope33Low (I33L) Type: ILS Frequency: 111.20 MHz Heading: 337 Note: No additional 3D objects such as buildings or aircraft are included into the add-on scenery.

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Space Shuttle FLIGHT MANUAL Part I Users Manual DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT PRE-SAVED FLIGHTS Three flights are included in the Space Shuttle package: 1. 2. 3. Entry (starts at altitude 400,000 feet, M=26) TAEM (starts at altitude 82,000 feet, M=2.6) Approach (starts at altitude 15,000 feet, 380KEAS)

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We do not recommend re-saving of provided flights because you might loose some custom programmed features.

VOICE PACKAGE

The 'Space Shuttle' title includes a Voice Package (19 cues). The Voice Package is based on field recordings of actual Crew and Mission Control Center communications. It works in real time according to current flight situation.

MS FS COMPATIBILITY The Space Shuttle package is FSX only product.

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Space Shuttle FLIGHT MANUAL Part I Users Manual DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT CUSTOMER SUPPORT TECHNICAL SUPPORT Trouble with your game? Welcome to Technical Support Section: http://www.captainsim.com/cgi-bin/kb.pl ACCOUNT SUPPORT Can't buy? Lost links, keys? Welcome to Account Support Section: http://www.captainsim.com/support/acss/ DOWNLOADS Looking for Free liveries, banners, etc... Welcome to Downloads Section: http://www.captainsim.com/support/dl/ CONTACT US For Press, Business and General Inquires please use Contact Us Section: http://www.captainsim.com/company/contact.html BUSINESS HOURS Please use the online services or contact our team using the web forms that are available 24/7.

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All inquires are processed by Captain Sim team in our European office. Please note, the office business hours are: Monday-Friday 7:00-16:00 GMT. Usually we respond within 24 business hours.

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